August 2026 @ Your Library!

The summer fun continues at the library this August! Discover upcoming special events, programs, and plenty of new books waiting for you!

For full details, click on the image to be directed to the library website.

Calling Young Artists!

Are you between the ages of 8 - 18 and love to create? Don’t miss your chance to be featured in our Youth Art Exhibit!

Submission dates: Drop off your art between July 20th and August 8th

Submit one piece – Paint, sketch or snap, all mediums welcomed.

Two age categories: 8 to 12 years & 13 to 18 years. The winning artwork in each category will be chosen by popular vote. Each winner will receive a $25 gift card!

Exhibit: August 10th to August 31st

ESCAPE ROOM!

Wednesday, August 26th

8 time slots - 10:30am - 11:30am

12:30pm - 1:30pm - 2:30pm

3:30pm - 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Teams up to 6 players. Free event

Fun for all ages - Chose your challenge!

Offered in both French & English.

Register your team by email only.

library@eastferris.ca

Craft Your Story with Mary Stokes!

Monday, August 11th

1:30pm - 3:00pm

Turn a book or journal into a one-of-a-kind keepsake!

Free event for ages 8+

Children under 10 years must be accompanied by a caregiver 12 years or older.

Limited spots - registration required.

RSVP

Kids Club: Summer Schedule

From August 4th to August 17th

Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays

10:30am - 12:00pm

All ages welcome.

Free drop-in, no sign up required.

Children under 10 years must be accompanied by a caregiver 12 years or older.

Visit our website for a complete list of daily activities.

Kids Club: End of Summer Bash!

Monday, August 17th

10:30am - 12:00pm

Join us for games, prizes and more!

All ages welcome.

Free drop-in, no sign up required.

Children under 10 years must be accompanied by a caregiver 12 years or older.

Youth Lounge: Summer Schedule

For Youth 10+

From August 5th to August 19th

Wednesdays

Morning Session: 10:30am - 12:00pm

Afternoon Session: 1:30pm - 3:00pm

One admission per day – choose the time that works best for you! (Capacity: 15 participants per session)

Free drop-in, no sign up required.

Youth Lounge: End of Summer Bash!

For Youth 10+

Wednesday, August 19th

Morning Session: 10:30am - 12:00pm

Afternoon Session: 1:30pm - 3:00pm

One admission per day – choose the time that works best for you!

Free drop-in, no sign up required.

(Capacity: 15 participants per session)

East Ferris Indoor Walking Group

Tuesdays at 1:30pm

From August 4th to August 25th

In partnership with the Municipality of East Ferris.

Meet at the library, then enjoy a walk indoors on the flat arena surface.

Afterwards, enjoy refreshments, coffee, and cookies.

Free drop-in, no sign up required.

Got Magazines?

We're collecting magazines for upcoming library art programs.

Drop them off at the library anytime.

Thanks for helping us get creative!

Explore what's new at the library this August! Not sure what to choose? Let us do the picking! It's a fun way to discover new authors, genres, and hidden gems.

Don't forget about Libby! Access hundreds of titles instantly, downloaded right to your device.

Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune

Best friends have one week in paradise to fix their friendship or fall apart in this heart-stopping, utterly romantic new novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Every Summer After and One Golden Summer.

The Lake House (Firefly Summer Book 2) by Lori Foster

Second chances, surprising revelations, and sweet, unexpected love go hand-in-hand in the tiny lakeside town at the heart of this charming series.

One Second Away by Rick Mofina

One sunny day in California, Jessie is hugging her nine-year-old son, Dylan, goodbye at the airport. He's travelling alone, all the way across the country, to visit his grandparents and father, Jessie's soon-to-be ex-husband. Her heart is breaking, but she puts on a brave face and gives her son one last wave as a flight attendant leads him away.

Meet Libby!

The one-tap reading app from your library.

Libby allows you to borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more from your local library for Free!

Try Libby on your phone or tablet.

Family pass to Ingenium, Canada's Museums of Science and Innovation in Ottawa now available with your library card!

Did you know you can borrow paddleboards with your library card? Make the most out of the summer by taking your next adventure out on the water!

Family pass to the North Bay Museum now available with your library card!

We've got more than books! Click here to check out more items from our Library of Things!

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Free Tech Help

Cick the button below to book a free tech lesson here at the library.

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Mango Languages

*FREE with your East Ferris Library card!

Mango Languages is an online learning platform with self-paced, interactive courses in 70+ languages including American Sign Language. Click the button below for more info.

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Cricut Cutter Lessons

Learn to use the cricut cutter for all sorts of projects!

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Ancestry Available!

Did you know you can access Ancestry at the library? Come discover your family tree today free of charge. Visit the library and use one of our computers or your own device to access ancestry and start discovering your past.

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